Our Board
Our Board
Associate Professor in Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland, David is an academic psychiatrist with degrees in psychology and pharmacology (MD, Yale; PhD, Yale) and specialist training in Dunedin (FRANZCP). He has extensive experience as a liaison psychiatrist in New Zealand and the UK, with over 200 scholarly publications. His professional roles include serving as an honorary consultant to the Uppsala Monitoring Centre (WHO) and advising PHARMAC's Mental Health Advisory Committee, alongside contributing to the International Society of Drug Bulletins and teaching at Waikato Hospital's Peter Rothwell Academic Centre.
Dr. Robin Itzigsohn-Janson brings a diverse background in science, education, and entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD in Microbiology and a post-graduate degree in Education . A former Post-Doctorate and biotechnology lecturer at the University of Waikato and startup consultant, he specialized in capturing tacit knowledge from secondary and tertiary academic experts. After leaving academia, he transitioned to managing his family's West Coast farm to explore table grape markets as well as his work in community development supporting New Zealand vulnerable families and youth .
An associate at Victoria University of Wellington's Centre for Applied Cross-cultural Research, Annick Janson holds a Ph.D. in Management Systems from the University of Waikato. Her background includes a Gallup Positive Psychology Award for leadership research, a decade of experience in disability and community development leadership, and international representation at summits in Washington D.C. and Europe. Additionally, she has held governance roles in both sectors, serving as Microsoft NZ Research Director and Inaugural Research Director with the NZ Leadership Institute at the University of Auckland Business School.
Batami Pundak is an accomplished senior executive with extensive leadership experience across primary, secondary and specialist healthcare, including executive roles with Pinnacle, Anglesea Hospital and Fertility Associates. Her expertise spans strategic leadership, organisational transformation, innovation, business development and building sustainable organisations. Throughout her career, she has led complex services, developed strategic partnerships and championed initiatives that improve access, remove barriers and deliver better outcomes for individuals and communities. A member of the Institute of Directors, Batami brings strong commercial acumen, strategic insight and a collaborative approach to governance. She is passionate about creating meaningful social impact and believes in the power of innovation, collaboration and inclusive thinking to create opportunities and improve the lives of people who face barriers to participation.